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Hajj When Hope Springs in the Heart - I
We live in an era in which our Ummah (Muslim nation) suffers from an unprecedentedstate of underdevelopment and disunity, which has undermined the main pillars upon which the Muslim nation was founded in its earlier formation, starting with Eemaan (faith) and the unique Islamic identity. In our time, Muslims have lost much of their Islamic identity.. More -
Hajj: Lessons for Life - III
… Continued 10. Getting used to utilizing time Time is the capital of humans and it is the greatest thing that should not be wasted or neglected. During Hajj, pilgrims do great deeds in a period of time that might not exceed four days in different places that are far from each other and crowded. This shows that humans have great.. More -
Hajj: Lessons for Life - II
… Continued 5. Getting used to Du‘aa’ The Hajj trip is a great opportunity for Du‘aa’ and supplicating Allah The Almighty as pilgrims have many merits that make their Du‘aa’ more likely to be answered. This is because pilgrims supplicate during honored days and at honored places. Moreover, supplicating.. More -
Hajj: Lessons for Life - I
There are many lessons that could be learned from Hajj and that have great benefits for individuals and the entire Ummah (Muslim nation). Dear reader, the following are some of these lessons: 1. Gaining piety (fear of Allah The Almighty) Piety is the aim of Hajj and the best of all matters as Allah The Almighty Advised the former and the latter.. More -
The Muslim Family at Hajj
Allah The Almighty made Hajj obligatory and one of the pillars of Islam which He approved as a religion for humankind. This rite entails great wisdom, lessons, admonition, purification, exclusive instructions, interesting benefits and amazing scenes. Hajj is the unique journey in which the Muslim travels with his heart, body and property to the Secure.. More -
Rulings and Etiquettes of 'Eed Al-Adh-ha - II
‘Abdullah ibn ‘Umar, may Allaah be pleased with him, narrated that he said, “‘Umar bought a (silk) cloak from the market, took it to the Messenger of Allah, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, and said, 'O Messenger of Allah! Take it and adorn yourself with it during the ‘Eed and when the delegations meet you.' The Messenger.. More -
Rulings and Etiquettes of ‘Eed Al-Adh-ha - I
'Eed Al-Adh-ha is one of festivals of the Muslims. It occurs during the first ten days of the month of Thul-Hijjah, which are the very best days of the year, according to some scholars. Jaabir, may Allaah be pleased with him, narrated that the Prophet, sallallaahu ‘alayhi wa sallam, said: “The best days ever of this worldly life are the.. More -
Rites of the Day of Nahr
The Day of Nahr is the day of ‘Eed Al-Adh-ha, the Day of the Great Hajj and the best day of the entire year, according to scholars. These great virtues and merits are due to the fact that it coincides with great rites of the Hajj that are carried out by the pilgrims and acts of worship that are carried out by non- pilgrims. The pilgrims perform.. More -
Recommendations to Pilgrims and Visitors of the Holy Mosque - III
1) I recommend all pilgrims and visitors to the Holy Mosque to pay Zakah if they have money for which Zakah has become obligatory. Zakah is one of the greatest duties of religion and it is the third pillar of Islam. Allah The Almighty Legislated it to purify the Muslim, bless his money, and as means of helping the poor and the other people and purposes.. More -
Recommendations to Pilgrims and Visitors of the Holy Mosque - II
The most important pillar of prayer that the Muslim has to take care of is tranquility and submissiveness in the Rukoo’, Sujood, standing and sitting postures. Unfortunately, many people perform the prayer absently, forgetting that contemplation and tranquility in prayer are essential and their absence invalidates the prayer. When the Prophet,.. More -
Recommendations to Pilgrims and Visitors of the Holy Mosque - I
We would like to offer certain recommendations to the pilgrims and visitors of the Holy Mosque in implementation of the Quranic verse in which Allah The Exalted Says (what means): {…And cooperate in righteousness and piety….} [Quran 5:2] These recommendations are also in line with the Prophetic Hadeeth in which the Prophet, sallallaahu.. More -
Hajj: Obtaining Benefits of this World and the Hereafter
For the true Muslim, this life is no more than a passage to the Hereafter, and the Muslim only needs this life to achieve his ultimate purpose, which is success in the Hereafter. In this sense, the Muslim should not isolate himself from the rest of the world to live in a distant corner or in a shell; rather, he should interact and live his life to use.. More -
Hajj and Its Influence on Boosting Faith
Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam and it is obligatory for every Muslim who has the physical and financial ability, as Allah The Almighty Says (what means): {….And [due] to Allah from the people is a pilgrimage to the House - for whoever is able to find thereto a way….} [Quran 3:97] The rituals of Hajj have a great influence on.. More -
Encouragement to Perform Hajj - II
Being physically able means that the Muslim is able to travel to the Sacred House without difficulty. If he cannot travel to the House or can only reach it with severe difficulty like a sick person or an elderly person; in such a case, if there is no hope of recovery from his sickness he should authorize a relative or someone to perform Hajj or ‘Umrah.. More -
The Shining Aspects of Hajj - II
In Chapter Al-Baqarah, Allah The Almighty Says (what means): {Hajj is [during] well-known months, so whoever has made Hajj obligatory upon himself therein [by entering the state of Ihraam], there is [to be for him] no sexual relations and no disobedience and no disputing during Hajj. And whatever good you do - Allah Knows it. And take provisions, but.. More
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